Home & Commercial Safety Blog
Welcome to the SEi Security safety and security blog. Here, we’ll cover topics that concern both residential and commercial security along with tips to keep your family and business safe and secure.
What Makes You A Target?
Do you know why burglars could be targeting your home? The smallest things you may not have considered before could put you on the map of a potential burglar. Here are some things that may put you at risk, and how you can help avoid it. Trash Talks What you put in your garbage can matters. It gives burglars information about the contents of your home, without much effort on their part. Did you...
What Type of Security System Is Right For My Home?
A new year calls for new look on improvements, security, and how SEi can help you protect your home. If you’re looking at getting a new home security system, or just looking to upgrade your current services, take a look at the variety of security options SEi offers. Choosing what type of security services you need can be an overwhelming task. Everyone has different lifestyles, and therefore...
Home Protection with Temperature & Water Monitoring
Living in the Midwest, we’re no strangers to the extreme temperature changes we face all year round. You could be basking poolside in the sunny afternoon, and the next day you’re pulling out your heaviest coat and gloves. When nice weather suddenly turns freezing, it’s important to know the risks to you home and what you can do to prevent damage. SEi is here to help you monitor your home’s...
Avoiding Parcel Theft During the Holidays
The holidays are a popular time for gift giving. They’re also a popular time for criminals to steal packages right off your doorstep. Whether you’re shopping and ordering online, or receiving a package from someone else this holiday season, proper surveillance of your home will deter thieves from robbing you of your gifts and your holly jolly spirits. SEi’s Video Surveillance options can benefit...
The SEi Customer Experience
Here at SEi, we treat our customers with a level of respect that’s rare in our industry. Though we serve over 15,000 residential and commercial clients, our pursuit of relentless customer service puts you at the forefront of our business. The SEi customer experience is unmatched—from our 24-hour, UL-Listed Monitoring Center to our customizable solutions catered to meet your individual needs, our...
Enjoy The Convenience Of Electronic Locks For Your Home
We all have busy lives. If we’re not trying to get the dog to the groomer on our lunch break, we’re attempting to get to the grocery store before the rush, or squeeze in a little relaxing vacation to take a break from it all. With so much going on, the least of your worries should be about your home’s security. Help alleviate this and enjoy the convenience of electronic locks for your home with...
Automate Your Business With SEi
Modern times call for modern upgrades. Which is why inTouch solutions from SEi could revolutionize the way you secure your business. With great features such as a live video feed, locks you can control from your smartphone, and more, you can automate your business with SEi and always feel your company is fully secured. Do you ever get home and wonder whether you locked the doors or turned the...
Beware Security System Scams
Scammers seem to be everywhere—from thieves posing as credit card reps, to anonymous emails promising big fortunes if only you’d send them a small check in return—and so we must educate ourselves in order to avoid falling victim. This is especially important when it comes to security system scams. After all, if your system information is breached, it ceases to serve its purpose. Email Phishing...
How To Avoid Burglars’ Tricks This Halloween
It’s about that time of the year again when strangers roam from house to house in search of free loot. Although most are seeking out the sugary kind of treats, some have intentions to trick you out of your valuables. Be prepared this frightful season—read on to find out how to avoid burglars’ tricks this Halloween. Secure Your Corridors What better day to be a burglar than Halloween? It’s a...
Make Fire Safety A Priority
With National Fire Prevention week in full swing, we wanted to take the time to help you brush up on a few fire safety tips. These simple preventative and reactive measures will provide you and your family with essential tools you’ll need in case a fire should occur. But no matter where you live, or who you live with, it’s important to make fire safety a priority. Get To Know Your Fire...
Additional Posts
Do You Really Need A Home Security System?
In this day and age, the short answer is yes. A home security system is vital to keep you and your family safe in the Des Moines, Lincoln, Kansas City or Omaha area. Too often we turn on the news to find out about the last robbery spree. Why risk becoming a victim? Be...
Get Local Home Security Services with SEi
When it comes to keeping your home safe, having a home security system can be the difference between life and death. But who do you get in touch with if you have questions? And when you have an emergency, is the person you’re in contact with through your home security...
Senior Citizens Can Live Independently With SEi’s Medical Life Safety
Statistics show that people over the age of 65 are likely to fall in their home. How likely? 1 in 3 will fall this year. That senior citizens are so susceptible to falling should illustrate to the younger generation the importance of preventative measures—especially...
Top 6 Home Security Myths
There are plenty of reasons why people hesitate to purchase a home security system. We've gathered the top 6 home security myths to help eradicate a few of these common misconceptions. I have to pay for features I don't want With SEi, every home security package is...
Why You Need A Water Monitoring System
Saving money and energy should be simple. That’s why we offer smart thermostats that you control with your smartphone through our app. After smart security, smart temperature is the number 2 most popular smart home technology installed in homes today. Sudden schedule...
Is Your Dog Really a Good Security System?
Dog owners the world over often remark on the power of their dog's bark—one swift whoof and any would-be burglar takes a hike. But when it comes to fully protecting your family and belongings, should you really be leaving your trust in the paws of the family pet? We...
3 Reasons Why SEi is the Security Company for You
When it comes to protecting your home or office, we're all aware that a security system can be a life saver. It's your eyes and ears while you are asleep or away; intruders are captured on camera and deterred by the screech of an alarm, while fire and carbon monoxide...
Home Fire Extinguishers: A Crash Course
Home fires can destroy treasured items—and worse, they can lead to the loss of life. Having fire extinguishers around your home is a great preventative measure. However, if you don't know how to use them, they can do more harm than good. Let's take a look at the...
Social Media May Threaten Your Home’s Security
Sharing our latest photos, vacation updates and locations on social media has become part of our culture. However, smart thieves know how to tap into these free resources of information to target the best times and locations of where to strike next. Don't let yourself...
Geese As Guard Dogs: Security Systems Through the Ages
The desire to protect our property is not new by any means. Ancient civilizations utilized a variety of methods to keep intruders out. From the specially bred dogs of Imperial China, to the wooden lock systems of ancient Egypt, mankind has been trying to keep wannabe...